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Literature: La grève des bàttu d’Aminata Sow Fall (Level B2/C1/C2)

Read classic and contemporary French literary works

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Learning Level

Level: B2/C1/C2 (Advanced/Expert)
Age:
Adults

Schedule

Time: 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Dates: March 31 – April 28
Duration:

5

Class Details

Price: $229

Dans ce cours, nous partirons à la découverte d’Aminata Sow Fall, figure pionnière et incontournable de la littérature africaine francophone.

Nous étudierons La grève des bàttu, roman pour lequel l’autrice a reçu le Grand Prix littéraire d’Afrique noire en 1980. L’histoire se déroule au Sénégal et met en scène une situation aussi originale que percutante : des mendiants décident de se mettre en grève au moment même où les autorités tentent de les faire disparaître de l’espace public. Cette décision inattendue bouleverse toute l’organisation sociale du pays : à qui adresser ses prières ? À qui faire l’aumône pour espérer attirer la prospérité ?

Avec un subtil mélange d’humour et de gravité, Aminata Sow Fall livre une critique sociale profonde en dénonçant les abus du pouvoir tout en redonnant une voix et une dignité aux plus humbles, au Sénégal comme ailleurs. À travers une écriture accessible, vivante et engagée, son œuvre invite à réfléchir aux rapports sociaux, aux traditions et aux valeurs qui structurent nos sociétés.

Prerequisites: Students should have at least a strong B2 level to get the most out of this class.

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